"Yes! Drive this nonsense prince out!"
"It's just disturbing the court and making random remarks! How unbecoming!"
"Your Majesty, we support your decision! Drive out this prince who talks nonsense!"
Seeing that Emperor Liang had made his attitude clear, all the courtiers immediately became impassioned and pointed towards Song Huan.
Seeing the excited faces of these people, Song Huan sneered.
The Fourth Prince has always had little sense of presence, but today these people gathered together to attack him.
Why?
Of course, it was because Song Huan had just stolen the crown prince's people and robbed him of the crown prince's limelight, so he was attacked by these people!
Even the prime minister who failed to successfully marry the prince was targeted by the Taishi's supporters.
What's more, Song Huan has always been a soft persimmon!
Song Huan ignored these people and insisted on bowing to Emperor Liang.
"Father, don't be anxious, listen to what I have to say first!"
"Before that, I would like to ask you a few questions to Mr. Liu from the Ministry of Household Affairs."
With that said, Song Huan turned to Liu Delin who was aside.
"I dare to ask Mr. Liu, is there any tax evasion among the traders in Daliang today?"
Liu Delin was startled, then showed disdain: "Of course this phenomenon has existed in all dynasties, and it is inevitable!"
Just a useless prince!
How dare you ask questions in front of yourself?
If it weren't for the presence of Emperor Liang, Liu Delin wouldn't want to deal with this worthless prince at all!
Song Huan nodded thoughtfully: "So in response to this phenomenon, I would like to ask Mr. Liu, who is the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, how to deal with it?"
Liu Delin was stunned when this question came up.
"How else can we respond? Naturally, we have ordered all state governments to supervise!"
This fourth prince seems to be really not very bright!
These questions asked are all nonsense!
Song Huan seemed to be dissatisfied with Liu Delin's answer: "Then I will ask Mr. Liu his last few words."
"If Master Liu's method is implemented, what will be the results?"
"Do those traders pay taxes truthfully?"
“Where are the specific taxes paid?”
Song Huan asked Liu Delin a breath of cold air with his three fatal questions!
For many years, the Ministry of Revenue has turned a blind eye to the issue of tax payment by vendors.
The reason is that whoever benefits more will naturally be able to reduce or reduce taxes.
As for the high taxes paid by these merchants over the years...
Liu Delin looked up with a guilty conscience and saw Emperor Liang staring at him seriously, and quickly lowered his head.
After thinking about it, Liu Delin hurriedly asked Song Huan: "The specific taxes are naturally recorded in the files of the Ministry of Household Affairs!"
"It's just that the fourth prince asked these questions. What does it have to do with the 'Imperial Merchant'?"
Song Huan no longer looked at Liu Delin, but turned around with a smile.
"Master Liu is feeling guilty!"
"I'm afraid you can't even sort out a complete tax payment record, right?"
With that said, Song Huan turned to Emperor Liang again.
"Father, instead of raising taxes on ordinary people, we should strictly investigate tax evasion by major traders!"
"These wealthy businessmen are often worth a fortune and are as rich as the country."
"Using thunderous means to make them make up for the missed taxes will be a huge gain for the national treasury!"
Emperor Liang seemed to be very interested in what Song Huan said: "Go on!"
Song Huan continued: "Of course, after the thunderous tactics, the vendors will inevitably be dissatisfied."
"My son believes that after the heavy pressure, my father can give these foreign businessmen a little sweetness to appease them."
"For example, establishing chambers of commerce in each state capital will make it easier to compile tax payment details for merchants in various places."
"The top three merchants who pay taxes every month will be listed on the tax payment honor list."
"And merchants who have been on the honor list for three consecutive months can be naturalized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and given the title of 'Honorary Imperial Merchant'!"
"This is what my son-in-law said just now, 'paying money to get an official position'."
As soon as Song Huan finished speaking, various objections sounded in the court.
"The status of merchants in Daliang is not high. Wouldn't doing this mean to elevate the status of merchants and disrupt society?"
"If this continues, Daliang will be in chaos!"
"Oh, it's called urging tax payment, but in fact it's just selling your official position to these businessmen..."
Emperor Liang frowned and thought for a long time, and finally said in a loud voice: "Let's stop this matter for today!"
"I will take a long-term approach!"
"Fourth, come to the study with me!"
Song Huan smiled bitterly in his heart, and he was called to the office by the emperor's father again.
In the imperial study room.
As soon as Emperor Liang sat down, he couldn't wait to ask: "Who taught you what you just said?"
Song Huan said honestly: "Father, this is what I said on my own, no one taught me!"
Seeing Song Huan blinking his eyes as if he was telling lies, Emperor Liang became even more confused.
What this kid just said is not completely impossible!
At present, there are so many merchants in Daliang, but the amount of taxes submitted every year is a mess. Emperor Liang has been secretly investigating this matter for a long time.
It was only today that Song Huan suddenly broke through this layer of paper, and Emperor Liang paid attention to this matter again.
This matter needs to be investigated!
Seeing that Emperor Liang was deep in thought, Song Huan hurriedly added: "If the merchants are unwilling to pay the tax in full, why not try the methods of the ministers, encourage and strictly investigate at the same time, use both kindness and power, maybe the effect will be better!"
"Father, there have been many corrupt officials in all dynasties."
"But some wise men are not in a hurry to catch all these corrupt officials."
"As the saying goes, if the water is clear, there will be no fish!"
If the water is clear, there will be no fish!
Emperor Liang seemed to be suddenly awakened by someone, and his eyes suddenly became clear.
The look in Song Huan's eyes was a little more meaningful.
This silly son who has never been taken seriously by himself turns out to know more truths than he does!
"Huh?" Song Huan raised his hand and touched his face, "Father, is there something on my face?"
Emperor Liang waved his hand lightly: "I will consider what you say. You can go down first."
"From tomorrow on, you can go back to the Imperial College to study."
There is an Imperial College in Daliang Palace, where several bachelors led by the Grand Master are responsible for the academic studies of the princes.
The original owner was ordered to suspend classes by Emperor Liang because he was too stupid and couldn't get enough of it.
I don’t know why the emperor’s father had a sudden idea today and asked himself to go to class again!
Song Huan immediately put on a mask of pain: "Father, my son is stupid and can't keep up with the progress of these royal brothers!"
"If you have mercy, please don't let me go!"
Song Huan was too lazy to have more contact with those princes.
The more contact there is, the more trouble there will be!
If you have this free time, you might as well stay in your own palace, listen to some tunes, and enjoy the massage from the palace maid Cuimei!
But Emperor Liang's expression was very serious.
"This matter is not negotiable."
"must go!"
It’s such a good seedling, but it needs to be cultivated properly!
Song Huan pursed his lips and had no choice but to answer "yes" in a low voice.
